Nokia, Samsung and Apple are the leading Mobile vendors by shipments in Q4 2011 and for the whole 2011, according to a report by Research Firm IDC (International Data Corporation). The worldwide mobile phone market grew 6.1% year over year in the Q4 2011 with shipments of 427.4 million which is 6.1% more compared to 402.8 million units in the Q4 2010. Continue reading “IDC: Mobile Phone Market Q4 2011 – Nokia, Samsung and Apple top mobile phone vendors by shipments”
Category: LG
LG to introduce triple sim devices in Russia
Most of the handset makers stick with the traditional single sim phones, there are only a few top handset makers who have introduced dual sim phones some of them are Samsung and Motorola, manufacturer still do not prefer coming out with dual sim phones but LG has gone one step further and will now be bringing out a triple sim device.
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LG set to unveil first triple SIM handset next month
Dual SIM phones have been quite popular in emerging markets and among users requiring the use of two numbers on a single handset but triple SIM phones haven’t found much of a market yet. Marketed by a few Chinese manufacturers , we’ve yet to see large scale adoption of the tech by the larger OEMs.
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LG Optimus L3 E400 new Android smartphone up for pre-order in Sweden
LG Optimus L3 E400, a new unannounced Android smartphone is on pre-order from a online retailer in Sweden. It comes with a 3.2-inch (240 x 320 pixels) display and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The phone has a unique design and looks like a mid-ranger device according to the specs. Continue reading “LG Optimus L3 E400 new Android smartphone up for pre-order in Sweden”
LG PRADA 3.0 Hitting UK Shelves Tomorrow
Earlier, we had brought you the news that the LG PRADA 3.0 is set to arrive in UK sometime in early February. However it now seems that the phone will arrive earlier than expected.
LG Optimus LTE shipments exceed 1 million globally
LG has announced that they have shipped 1 million units of Optimus LTE, their first phone to come with LTE support and HD display. They announced the Optimus LTE in Korea last October for SK Telecom (SKT) and LG U+ that was popular from the first day in Korea that sold 5,000 units on the first day of the launch. It shipped over 600,000 units in Korea alone, 100 days after the launch. Continue reading “LG Optimus LTE shipments exceed 1 million globally”
LG Optimus 3D Successor Leaked?
Last week, LG officially announced their new Android powered tablet which is known as the LG Optimus Pad LTE, featuring a 8.9 Inch True HD IPS display and many other goodies. We also had a little sneak peak of LG Optimus 2 and now it seems LG is planning to launch the successor to their famous device known as LG Optimus 3D. Continue reading “LG Optimus 3D Successor Leaked?”
LG Optimus Pad LTE with 8.9-inch True HD IPS display and 1.5 GHz dual-core processor announced
LG has announced their first LTE tablet, LG Optimus Pad LTE that features a 8.9-inch ( 1280 x 768 pixels) True HD IPS in Korea. It is powered by 1.5 GHz Qualcomm dual-core / dual channel processor and runs on Android 3.2 (Honeycomb). It has 8MP camera with Full HD video recording, flash and BIS sensor, 2MP front facing camera. It is 9.34mm thick and weighs 479g. Continue reading “LG Optimus Pad LTE with 8.9-inch True HD IPS display and 1.5 GHz dual-core processor announced”
LG and Capcom brings Street Fighter IV HD to Android, launches LG Cup Global Championship
LG has already announced that they would team up with Capcom to bring Street Fighter IV HD to LG android smartphone. This game is now available from the exclusively at LG SmartWorld application market place on the LG Nitro HD in the US and the LG Optimus LTE in Japan and Korea. These phones have True HD IPS display that would make the game play more interesting. Continue reading “LG and Capcom brings Street Fighter IV HD to Android, launches LG Cup Global Championship”
Microsoft signs Patent Agreement with LG for Android and Chrome devices
Microsoft has announced that they have signed a patent licensing agreement with LG that covers LG mobile phones, tablets and other electronics running on Android and Chrome OS Platform. Microsoft has already signed agreement with others Android and Chrome OS OEMs such as HTC, Samsung and Acer and 7 others, and LG is the 11th company to join the club. Continue reading “Microsoft signs Patent Agreement with LG for Android and Chrome devices”
LG Spectrum with LTE and True HD display coming to Verzion on January 19 for $199.99
LG has announced Spectrum, a new Android phone with LTE support for Verzion. It comes with 4.5-inch True HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS 500-nit display with 329 PPI and Real-Stripe RGB pixels offer users clear viewing in direct sunlight and accurate true-to-life color rendering and is also scratch-resistant since it has Gorilla Glass. It is powered by 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread (updgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 8MP camera with LED flash with 1080p video recording and 1.3MP secondary camera. Continue reading “LG Spectrum with LTE and True HD display coming to Verzion on January 19 for $199.99”
LG PRADA 3.0 price revealed for UK, coming early February
LG unveiled the PRADA 3.0, their first PRADA phone to run on Android last month and it launched in Korea last week. The Clove UK, online retail site has confirmed that the device would be available by early February. Continue reading “LG PRADA 3.0 price revealed for UK, coming early February”
LG Optimus 2 pops up on manufacturer’s website
LG Optimus One was the most sold device bu LG last year and they have decided to revive the series with the Optimus 2, the specifications of the device don’t look that great but comes with Gingerbread and will be releasing at a very cheap price. It will also be showcased at CES next weak.
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LG PRADA 3.0 now available in Korea, hitting Europe in January
LG unveiled the PRADA 3.0, their 3rd generation PRADA phone in collaboration with LG earlier this month. The PRADA 3.0 is also the first PRADA phone to run on Android. The phone is now available for Korean customers. It features 4.3 inch (800 x 480 pixels) NOVA Plus display with 800-nit brightness. It is powered by 1.0 GHz Dual core processor with Dual Channel architecture and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) that is up-gradable to Android’s Ice Cream Sandwich. Continue reading “LG PRADA 3.0 now available in Korea, hitting Europe in January”
LG to roll out Android Ice Cream Sandwich update starting Q2 2012
LG has announced on their Official Facebook page that they would start rolling the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update starting Q2 2012. They already confirmed the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the LG Optimus 2x, Optimus Black, Optimus 3D and Optimus LTE devices last month. Continue reading “LG to roll out Android Ice Cream Sandwich update starting Q2 2012”